Name/Title
Panama Canal Construction in GatunEntry/Object ID
2021.07.0061Description
Black and white photograph postcard depicting the construction of the Panama Canal near the town of Gatun. The photograph shows a large trench with multiple lines of railroad tracks and loaded cars. There are people sitting to the left looking out over the work. Verso has handwritten note.Subject
Panama CanalSubject Place
City
GatunCountry
PanamaRegion
Central AmericaCollection
Postcard CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Date Published
circa 1910 - circa 1915Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Gatun starting on the work for lock wallsLanguage
EnglishOther Names and Numbers
Notes
Numbers are handwritten on front lower left and verso by previous ownerDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inCondition
Reason for Exam
InventoryCondition
Grade 3 Very Good
